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Vishal Dadlani Joins Mumbai Protest, Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation
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News18•02-10-2026, 19:13
Vishal Dadlani Joins Mumbai Protest, Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation
- •Singer Vishal Dadlani joined CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke's protest at Shivaji Park, Mumbai, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- •Dadlani, who had previously supported the protest online, participated in person, chanting "Go Gyanu Go."
- •The CJP's 'Jail Bharo Andolan' alleges irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, claiming 13 crore names were removed from voter lists.
- •Actor Shabana Azmi also attended the protest, urging citizens to question their voting rights and the potential manipulation of voter lists.
- •Mumbai Police denied permission for the protest at Shivaji Park, citing public assembly rules and traffic concerns, but organizers proceeded.
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The protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The group also raised allegations of irregularities during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, claiming that around 13 crore names were removed from voter lists.
Mumbai Police denied permission for the proposed gathering at Shivaji Park, citing rules concerning public assemblies and traffic concerns.
Singer Vishal Dadlani joined the gathering in person at Shivaji Park and voiced his support, while actor Shabana Azmi was also present to encourage citizens to raise questions about their voting rights.
